About the Company
Leonard Workforce Solutions is conducting a confidential search on behalf of a growing organization seeking a qualified candidate for the following position.
About the Role
Manufacturing Manager Reporting to the Director of Operations, the Manufacturing Manager owns the performance of the company's manufacturing departments and is accountable for delivering on quality, schedule, cost, and safety commitments. This is a hands-on leadership role directing Manufacturing Supervisors across multiple production areas in a regulated, ITAR/EAR environment.
Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Department Leadership
- Lead and develop Manufacturing Supervisors as direct reports
- Prioritize production schedules and resolve cross-area conflicts
- Set and attain manufacturing goals tied to quality, delivery, and cost
- Ensure operations run in accordance with company policies and quality system requirements
- Oversee departmental safety and job readiness efforts
- Employee Growth and Training
- Build and monitor employee growth plans
- Administer written and hands-on testing
- Ensure employees meet classification requirements and approve classification changes
- Continuous Improvement
- Lead cycle time and efficiency initiatives using lean manufacturing techniques
- Drive root cause analysis using 5 Why, 8D, and Fishbone methodologies
- Determine, implement, and review corrective actions
- Manpower and Capacity Planning
- Establish manpower and equipment capacity requirements
- Approve hires above operator level
- Participate in annual operational planning
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree with 5+ years of related manufacturing experience, OR 7+ years of related experience in lieu of degree
Required Skills
- Working knowledge of manufacturing operations management and lean manufacturing principles
- Proficient computer skills, math skills, blueprint reading, and mechanical inspection gauge usage
Preferred Skills
- Experience in one or more of the following is highly preferred:
- Custom Mixed Rubber (mixing, extruding, calendaring, refining, inspection/testing; operation of mills, internal mixers, extruders, and Mill Room support equipment)
- Life Support Hose and Equipment (building, molding, swaging, soldering, inspection/test, packaging/shipping; operation of ovens, steam autoclaves, swage and knitting machines, PHI presses)
- Rubber and Composite Products (compression/transfer molding, hand lay-up, rubber-to-metal and composite-to-metal bonding, vacuum bag autoclave curing, pressure bag bonding; operation of hydraulic presses, steam and nitrogen autoclaves, degreasing equipment, ovens)
Pay range and compensation package
This position requires access to ITAR and/or EAR controlled technical data, technology, or source code. All individuals in this role must be authorized to access such information under U.S. export control regulations.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Leonard Workforce Solutions is committed to diversity and inclusivity.
